Counseling

Well-qualified counselors offer individual and group counseling for adolescents, children and adults. Specialized groups are available for codependents, those in recovery, and families.

Problem areas that can be addressed through A Chance to Change confidential counseling include:

Substance abuse: including assessment, primary treatment, intervention, referral, and/or continuing care
Family and marital issues
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
Recovery from physical, sexual, and emotional trauma
Problem gambling
Other addictions
Pain management
Conflict resolution
Parenting skills
Stress management
Adolescent counseling
Children's counseling

Specialty workshops are also available to help resolve family issues and patterns in order to continue the healing process. Many or our counseling services are covered by health insurance.

If you have concerns about yourself or a member of your family, a confidential phone call can start the process of healing. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (405)840-9000.

PATH to Change Program
Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment

A Chance to Change provides a structured outpatient treatment program with multiple components for the treatment of chemical dependency. The client will attend 2-4 sessions per week, depending on their needs and the phase of the program. The program is eight weeks in length and can be expanded to twelve weeks for those who need additional treatment.

The program components are:

For client:

Initial assessment (includes family members)--1 to 3 hours
Group counseling--weekly
Drug/alcohol educational sessions--weekly for 6 weeks
Individual or Family counseling--weekly

For client’s family members or significant others:

Initial assessment (includes client)--1 to 3 hours
Multi-family group--weekly
Drug/alcohol educational sessions--weekly for 6 weeks
Family session with client--at least 2 sessions

For more information about this program, please call 840-9000.

Counselor Jackie Landler with a client.

A Chance to Change counselors are:

                                   Rita Crockett, L.P.C., L.A.D.C.
                                   Travis Ernst, M.S., L.M.F.T.
                                   Mary Robbins, M.Ed., L.P.C.
                                   David Swope, M.Ed., L.P.C., L.A.D.C., C.E.A.P.
                                   Joe Westerheide, Ph.D., L.P.C, L.A.D.C.

Philosophy of Treatment

A Chance to Change Foundation operates its addiction treatment, prevention, and education programs with the understanding that chemical dependency is a chronic disease that can be treated. We believe that the family is also affected and often best results come from working with the entire family. We understand that substance abuse recovery requires ongoing support, and the agency refers to support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and others.

For more information on alcoholism and addiction, please see the Facts about alcoholism and addiction page.

A Chance to Change counselors can consult with your doctor or other referral source according to your wishes. We provide complete assessments and will offer each client recommendations for the best sources of help for their individual needs. If the client has needs we cannot meet, we will help them find the right level of treatment. We strictly follow all laws and ethical standards for client confidentiality.

Family Assistance Program

A Chance to Change is a partner agency of United Way of Central Oklahoma. This program provides counseling for those suffering from substance abuse and/or their family members. These services are provided at discounted fees for those who do not have insurance coverage or cannot afford regular fees. Call 840-9000 for more information about participating in the Family Assistance Program.

Problem Gambling

A Chance to Change offers counseling for Problem Gambling. For more information, please see the Problem Gambling page.

Ask a Counselor

If you have a question about any of these issues, you can ask a counselor by clicking info@achancetochange.org.

A Chance to Change
is a member of OSASA

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